Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Sudan's El Obeid Amid Conflict; IOM Appeals for Funds Ahead of Severe El Niño

The humanitarian situation in El Obeid, Sudan, continues to deteriorate, with reports of mass displacement, severe food and water shortages, and intensified drone strikes. Separately, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched an appeal for $110 million to protect 4.9 million people globally from the anticipated severe impacts of the 2026–2027 El Niño, including drought, flooding, and extreme heat.